Sounders FC Pod-Cast With Brad and Zak

Steve Zakuani recaps what went wrong in the Sounders' first loss of the year against LAFC and why he grades the 2-2 home draw vs. the San Jose Earthquakes incomplete. Steve previews their upcoming match against LAFC, the opportunity for redemption and how it will be different from last weekend's match.
Former voice of the Sounders and current voice of the English Premier League Arlo White joins the podcast to reminisce on his time in Seattle and what has made 10 years in MLS special.

Steve Zakuani recaps the Sounders’ win vs. Toronto FC, previews Seattle’s upcoming home-and-home matches against LAFC, analyzing the threat of Carlos Vela and LA’s attack. Steve stresses the importance of getting a first win against the Western Conference rival and the duel between head coaches Brian Schmetzer and Bob Bradley.

Former Sounders goalkeeper and current TV analyst Marcus Hahnemann stops by to reminisce on his beginnings as a soccer player at Seattle Pacific University, playing in the USL Sounders before joining the Colorado Rapids, and moving to the English Premier League before finishing his career with the Seattle Sounders in MLS.

Steve Zakuani recaps the Sounders' first Cascadia Clash of the year against Vancouver before being joined by Sounders FC radio play-by-play announcer Matt Johnson. Steve and Matt discuss the strong start so far, the depth on the bench, and go through the next few games on the schedule including a busy stretch with three matches in eight days. Lastly, Steve closes out the episode with his Big Three Things ahead of the Rave Green's match against Real Salt Lake. 

Steve looks back at the fast start to the Sounders’ 2019 season and breaks down Víctor Rodríguez's success so far playing with Brad Smith.

Zakuani previews Seattle’s first Cascadia match of the year ahead of Saturday’s match in Vancouver, and he sits down with former Sounder and current Whitecap Fredy Montero for the “Once a Sounder” video series.

Steve Zakuani recaps the Sounders’ 2-0 win over the Colorado Rapids and explains why the first 20 minutes of the match were the best he’s ever seen the Sounders on the field. Zakuani discusses Cristian Roldan’s strength on the pitch on how the club continues its success against teams that won’t sit back.

Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins the podcast to explain the new tactics for 2019 and breaks down how the attack has evolved with Jordan Morris’ return. Schmetzer explains why he’s such a big fan of Ruidíaz and turns the page to Chicago and how they match up against Seattle.

Steve recaps the Sounders’ home opener win over FC Cincinnati and Jordan Morris' dream 2019 debut. Sounders FC defender Kelvin Leerdam breaks down his goal against Cincinnati, the importance of playing a complete season and discusses playing on the same side as Morris.

Colorado Rapids forward Kei Kamara joins the podcast to talk about the Snow Bowl, the Rapids' rebuild and to share fond memories of Sigi Schmid.

Sounders FC host Steve Zakuani returns with “Wingin’ it with Zakuani” for the 2019 MLS Season ahead of Seattle’s home opener against FC Cincinnati on March 2. Sounders General Manager & President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey stops by to discuss the longer offseason, a retrospective on 2018 and breaks down the 2019 roster. FC Cincinnati Assistant Coach Pa-Modou Kah joins the podcast to talks about preseason, scouting Fanendo Adi and what a successful 2019 season would look like in Cincinnati. Steve explains why this could be a banner year for Cristian Roldan and his expectations for Jordan Morris in 2019.

In the first episode of "Winging it with Zakuani" in 2019, Sounders FC host Steve Zakuani recalls his best memories of late coach Sigi Schmid. Former Sounders Chad Barrett and Patrick Ianni join the podcast to share stories about playing under the American soccer legend.

In the final episode of “Winging it with Zakuani” in 2018, Steve Zakuani looks back at an epic Western Conference Semifinals, forecasts a bright 2019 for the Rave Green and reveals his 2018 team MVP. 

Steve Zakuani breaks down the 2-1 loss in Portland and discusses how the Sounders can stop Diego Valeri on Thursday. Steve discusses the bright spots of the loss, including a strong second half effort despite having lost Cristian Roldan and Chad Marshall to injuries. 

Timbers.com writer Richard Farley joins the podcast to talk about Portland’s mood after a 2-1 victory on Sunday and how they’ll prepare for the return leg on the road, while analyst Keith Costigan joins the show to preview Leg 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.